National Security Advisor Tom Donilon met this afternoon with Dr. Mahmoud Gibril, the President of the Libyan Transitional National Council’s Executive Bureau. Mr. Donilon hosted Dr. Gibril and his delegation at the White House in order to continue the close…
Archive: May 13, 2011
Today, I called Senator Herb Kohl to thank him for his remarkable career in public service. During his 23 years in the United States Senate, Herb’s invaluable perspective as the long-time head of a family-owned business made him an unwavering…
United States Department of State Washington,D.C. 20520 April 6, 2011 Barack H. Obama President of the United States of America The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: When I accepted your request to serve as U.S. Special Envoy…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on March 11, 2011, and continuing. Federal funding…
Over the past two and a half years, George Mitchell has worked as a tireless advocate for peace as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East. His deep commitment to resolving conflict and advancing democracy has contributed immeasurably to…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Terry D. Garcia, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce Dan W. Mozena, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Department of State Frankie…
To mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the White House Situation Room, today the President delivered remarks to the Situation Room staff to thank them for their around-the-clock work to keep the President informed and the country safe.…
The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the White House today. He thanked the Secretary General for his leadership and expressed appreciation to all NATO allies for their many contributions to peace and security in Europe and…
11:36 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Thanks, everybody, for coming to a relaxed Friday gaggle. Appreciate it. Try to move relatively quickly, if we could. And I will start with a week ahead somewhere here. Yes, why don’t I…
